Scott Neuman

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Ahead Of New Book, Comey Defends Handling Of Clinton Email Scandal

Monday, April 16, 2018

The former FBI director stands by his characterization of Hillary Clinton's handling of classified email as "extremely careless" but says he never meant to influence the outcome of the election.

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Pakistan's High Court Bans Ousted Prime Minister Sharif From Politics

Friday, April 13, 2018

The country's Supreme Court ruled unanimously to impose the lifetime ban on Sharif, citing allegations of corruption against the venerable political figure.

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Head Of Swedish Academy Steps Down Over Handling Of Sex Abuse Allegations

Friday, April 13, 2018

Permanent Secretary Sara Danius resigned on Thursday from the institution that awards the Nobel Prize for literature.

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NTSB: Tesla Booted From Crash Investigation For Not Following Rules

Friday, April 13, 2018

The National Transportation Safety Board says it has removed the high-tech car maker from a probe into the fatal crash last month of one of its vehicles in California.

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Trump Issues Order To Review Postal Service Finances Amid Criticism Of Amazon

Friday, April 13, 2018

The executive order, issued late Thursday, comes after months of criticism of the U.S. Postal Service for what the president claims is a money-losing deal to deliver packages for Amazon.

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Officer Who Forcibly Removed Passenger From United Flight Last Year Sues Airline

Thursday, April 12, 2018

James Long, one of three officers involved in the incident, is also suing his former employer, the Chicago Department of Aviation and its commissioner, saying he wasn't adequately trained.

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Yulia Skripal Issues Statement, Declines Help From Russian Embassy

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The 33-year-old daughter of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal, both of whom were poisoned by a rare nerve agent, also pushed back on public comments made by an outspoken cousin in Russia.

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Pope Apologizes For 'Serious Mistakes' In Handling Of Chile's Sex Abuse Scandal

Thursday, April 12, 2018

In a public letter, Francis says he misjudged the situation surrounding Chile's Bishop Juan Barros, who has been accused of helping cover up abuse.

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In Cosby Trial, Witness Recounts 1984 Assault At Comedian's Nevada Ranch

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Heidi Thomas was a 24-year-old aspiring actor in 1984 when she said Cosby lured her to the home in Reno, Nevada, on the pretext of offering her career advice.

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Trump Tells Russia: 'Get Ready' For U.S. Missiles Striking Syria

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

President Trump had a ready retort to a Russian threat to shoot down any U.S. missiles in Syria: "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'"

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WATCH: Giant Cruise Ship Smashes Into Dock In Honduras

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

On approach to a cruise ship dock at the island of Roatan, the MSC Armonia plowed into the pier. The ship's operator says there were no injuries and that the damage to the vessel was minor.

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European Antitrust Investigators Raid 21st Century Fox Offices In London

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

European Commission investigators said Fox had come under scrutiny over its dominant position in broadcasting sports events and concerns that it may have violated EU antitrust rules.

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21 Die In Mass Prison-Break Attempt That Included Explosion, Armed Assault In Brazil

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Gunmen opened fire at the prison in Para state in northern Brazil in an effort to aid a breakout, but most of the dead were either inmates or their would-be liberators.

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Beijing Reportedly Installs Communications Jamming Equipment In South China Sea

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Wall Street Journal quotes U.S. officials as saying China has placed the jamming equipment on a reef in the disputed Spratly Islands.

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Prosecutors Say Cosby Paid $3.4 Million Civil Settlement To Accuser

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The defense is expected to portray the previously secret settlement as evidence that Andrea Constand was motivated by hopes of a big payoff.

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Poisoned Daughter Of Ex-Spy Released From Hospital

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Yulia Skripal, who along with her father, Sergei Skripal, was being treated for exposure to a toxic nerve agent, has been discharged and taken to a "secure" location and has asked for privacy.

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Xi Says China To Lower Trade Barriers As Beijing Files WTO Complaint Against U.S.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Chinese president told a group of investors and regional leaders gathered in Hainan that his country would "significantly" lower tariffs on imported automobiles and other products.

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Former FARC Leader Arrested In Colombia On U.S. Drug Warrant

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The former rebel commander and top peace negotiator known as Jesus Santrich is accused of conspiring to smuggle $15 million worth of cocaine into the U.S.

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Russia, Syria: Israeli Jets Strike Air Base After Alleged Poison Gas Attack In Douma

Monday, April 09, 2018

Russia and Syria say Israeli F-15s hit an air base in central Syria, killing 14, after a reported gas attack by the Assad regime. Israel won't comment. President Trump says he'll decide on Syria soon.

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Man Who Died In Trump Tower Fire Tried To Sell Apartment, Friend Says

Monday, April 09, 2018

Todd Brassner, 67, who died Saturday, reportedly told his friend that he wanted out of the building, which had become "an armed camp" since Trump's 2016 election.

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